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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1925
Page
1
Wong, convicted by a jury for the murder of Pete Pavicic last April, was condemned to death by hanging in district court. The verdict and sentence mark the culmination of the high profile murder case with local implications and appeals likely.
Plan allocates scent gas tax revenues plus half of the auto license fund. It estimates the combination will match a federal grant.
In Grady block at 7 West Mercury street Judge Jeremiah J. Lyveh sentenced Louie Won a young Chinese gambler to death by hanging after a jury found him guilty of murder in the first degree for killing Peter Pavkcie. Won’s attorney Frank L. Riley moved for a new trial claiming language disadvantage but the motion failed. Won will appeal to the supreme court within 60 days.
The 12 year old son of Paul W Ofstie, local life insurance manager, from Great Falls, was fatally shot near Lewistown by fellow 12 year old Melvin Maury during a hunting outing. The shotgun wound occurred just north of town in the afternoon.
A 20 year old man in Silver Bow County was condemned by Judge J J Lynch in district court for the murder of Pete Pavicic. The court ordered the death penalty to be carried out on Friday February 5. The condemned man remained calm, clasping and unclasping his hands as he posed for a courthouse photograph afterward.
Washington newsmen host their winter Gridiron Club dinner with a congressional tilt as they grill public men and topics at home and abroad for a notable audience led by President Coolidge. The event aligns with Congress reconvening, promising sharp satire and policy jests.
Chris Martin, a Utah avenue rooming house operator, was sentenced by Judge Jeremiah J. Lynch to five to ten years in Deer Lodge state prison for manslaughter in the death of James Stevens. The courtroom scene showed tears from Martin’s wife and his young stepson consoles her as Martin is taken into custody. He departs Monday for the prison.
The 325 million tax cut bill nears the test stage in the house with over 20 hours of debate this week and broad support. Rep Garrett of Tennessee endorses the measure but opposes lifetime appointments for the tax appeals board. Amendments on surtax and inheritance tax cuts are anticipated next week. Green refuses any further tax reduction increases.
Funeral services for Hugh I. Wilson were held at his home in Los Angeles under the B P O Bike lodge No 99 with Butte lodge No 240 acting as charter members. Senator Lee Mantle delivered a eulogy as hundreds attended. interment followed at Hollywood Mausoleum with Episcopal officiants. Active pallbearers and honorary pallbearers included local officials and family members.
Brig. Gen. Roger D. Williams retired army officer Indian fighter and big game hunter died suddenly at his Lexington home. He was 69. native of Kentucky Williams led the 76th Brigade 38th Division in World War I and earlier prospected the West and joined a party admitted near Custer City in Black Hills. He served with Custer’s forces and with General Pershing’s expedition into Mexico in 1917.
Geneva dispatch reports Japan France and Italy resisting navy cuts unless tied to broader disarmament. The United States faces choice on sending delegates to League of Nations disarmament studies as a step toward a general conference. Russia’s participation also under consideration as it was invited.
A youth seized $299 from James Huff, blind superintendent of the broom factory for the Missouri commission for the blind, after brandishing a gun and threatening to shoot. Several hundred dollars had already been paid to about 190 blind employees. Huff, blind, said the robber taunted him as he demanded payment.
Butte residents showed great interest in the Children’s Christmas Box Club with boxes placed in the Salvation Army storefronts across the business district. People asked what to donate and were told clothing food and toys were welcome. Although a children’s club the effort is open to adults as well.
Four coast guard cutter Seneca crewmen, chained for a week after John Lovina's escape amid the William Dwyer liquor conspiracy, were released as the vessel sailed to patrol rum row. Lovina was bail free when he slipped away, while one crewman remained in custody and another's status was unclear.
Angora Turkey Dec 12 Polygamy and divorce by husband fiat will be ended by a modernized civil code to be introduced in the national assembly. It is a modified Swiss civil code. Divorce will be possible only by court decision with grounds including serious incompatibility.
Atlantic rum fleet liquor shifted from the New Jersey coast toward Ocean City Maryland. Investigators say it was landed at two points along Maryland’s ocean and bay coast last night and today. Baltimore Evening News cited reliable information.
A Montana plan to save 4 million dollars in federal aid formed at a December meeting of business and professional leaders from across the state. An 11 member committee and a higher governing panel drafted an initiative measure to solve road problems, proposing gravel connections from each county seat to federal highways and urging maintenance of existing roads to meet federal requirements and protect highway funds.
Washington reports the War Department approved Rep Leavitt Montana for a citizen's military training camp at Fort Missoula. Maj Gen Robert G Davis says plans are set for the camp in the summer of 1926 after thorough study of the subject.
Washington December 12. Col William Mitchell’s charge that the war department ignored Hawaii defense plans in 1924 was denied before the army court martial. Maj Lester J McNair said 1923 plans existed and had been updated since. The defense noted Mitchell was told no plans existed in Hawaii, a point the court did not pursue fully as it adjourned.
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